Language skills
Programme length
Part time studies for three semesters.
Study mode
Face-to-face learning
Application status
International students:
Students with Icelandic or Nordic citizenship:
- Would you like to learn about professional supervision in order to be able to apply these methods in your work?
- Do you plan to work independently in professional supervision?
- Do you have a legally recognised professional qualification?
- Do you want the opportunity to work systematically towards enhancing your professional image and improving your skills in interdisciplinary cooperation?
The diploma programme in professional supervision teaches students to understand and apply a systematic, dynamic approach to communications between individuals, professional groups and institutional partners. Students develop and learn to demonstrate the skills required to be able to plan and manage implementation of professional supervision systems.
The programme is designed for professionals with legally recognised qualifications, e.g. social workers, nurses, teachers, doctors, pastors/theologians, occupational therapists, psychologists and physiotherapists.
Programme structure
The programme is 30 ECTS and is organised as one and a half years of part-time study.
Mandatory courses:
- Professional supervision - external framework and internal communications in the workplace, 10 ECTS
- Professional supervision and skills, 10 ECTS
- Contemporary professional supervision – new approaches, 10 ECTS
Organisation of teaching
The programme is made up of lectures, clinical training, independent study and assignments that support students’ learning and development. The programme includes regular group sessions every other week and students are required to complete 60 hours of training.
Other
It is possible to transfer credits from this programme to an MA in Social Work, on the condition that admission requirements are met.
Applicants must have finished the MA in Social Work with Professional Recognition or an equivalent university degree. In addition, admission requires at least 4 years of work experience within the area of social or health services, education or legal system. Furthermore, applicants are required to have completed 40 hours of supervision, including at least 25 hours of individual supervision.
30 ECTS credits have to be completed for the qualification. The programme is organised as part-time study for three semesters but the duration is flexible.
The following documents must accompany an application for this programme:
- CV
- Statement of purpose
- Certified copies of diplomas and transcripts
Further information on supporting documents can be found here
Programme structure
Check below to see how the programme is structured.
This programme does not offer specialisations.
- First year
- Fall
- Not taught this semesterProfessional Supervision - Outer Framework and Inside Communication at Workplaces
- Spring 1
- Not taught this semesterProfessional Supervision and Skills
Not taught this semester
First year | Fall
Professional Supervision - Outer Framework and Inside Communication at Workplaces (FRG121F)
A mandatory (required) course for the programme
10 ECTS, credits
Course Description
he focus of the course is on a systematic approach, management and communication in welfare institutions (human services organization). The concepts,history, structure and different supervision models will be presented. Systems analysis is discussed and managerial communication between colleagues and supervisors. The emphasis is on how supervision can enhance job satisfaction, strengthen the professional and improve the quality of services. The theoretical basis is on supervision and organizational theories, communication theories and psychodynamic approach. Parallell with lectures there is clinical teaching (group supervision) where students work with real supervision cases under the supervision of clinical supervisors.
Language of instruction: Icelandic
Face-to-face learning
Not taught this semester
First year | Spring 1
Professional Supervision and Skills (FRG229F)
A mandatory (required) course for the programme
10 ECTS, credits
Course Description
The course deals with the philosophy, history and the beginning of the teaching and professional ethics, and highlights the liaison and personal and professional development, among other things, on the basis of psykodynamic and relations theories. Emphasis is on the separation of the guidance of species and forms, together with the different nature of the study - and professional supervision.
Language of instruction: Icelandic
Face-to-face learning
- Second year
- Fall
- Professional Supervision and Skills II
Second year | Fall
Professional Supervision and Skills II (FRG308F)
A mandatory (required) course for the programme
10 ECTS, credits
Course Description
The course covers concepts, processes and phenomena, role positions, work methods and techniques. Special emphasis is placed on the initial connection, the characteristics of the steps in the guidance process, a parallel process and the elimination of obstacles. Ways to reflect, assess progress and eliminate connections (complete guidance) are also presented.
Language of instruction: Icelandic
Face-to-face learning
First year
- Fall
- Not taught this semesterFRG121FProfessional Supervision - Outer Framework and Inside Communication at WorkplacesMandatory (required) course10A mandatory (required) course for the programme10 ECTS, creditsCourse Description
he focus of the course is on a systematic approach, management and communication in welfare institutions (human services organization). The concepts,history, structure and different supervision models will be presented. Systems analysis is discussed and managerial communication between colleagues and supervisors. The emphasis is on how supervision can enhance job satisfaction, strengthen the professional and improve the quality of services. The theoretical basis is on supervision and organizational theories, communication theories and psychodynamic approach. Parallell with lectures there is clinical teaching (group supervision) where students work with real supervision cases under the supervision of clinical supervisors.
Face-to-face learningPrerequisites- Spring 2
Not taught this semesterFRG229FProfessional Supervision and SkillsMandatory (required) course10A mandatory (required) course for the programme10 ECTS, creditsCourse DescriptionThe course deals with the philosophy, history and the beginning of the teaching and professional ethics, and highlights the liaison and personal and professional development, among other things, on the basis of psykodynamic and relations theories. Emphasis is on the separation of the guidance of species and forms, together with the different nature of the study - and professional supervision.
Face-to-face learningPrerequisites- Fall
- FRG308FProfessional Supervision and Skills IIMandatory (required) course10A mandatory (required) course for the programme10 ECTS, creditsCourse Description
The course covers concepts, processes and phenomena, role positions, work methods and techniques. Special emphasis is placed on the initial connection, the characteristics of the steps in the guidance process, a parallel process and the elimination of obstacles. Ways to reflect, assess progress and eliminate connections (complete guidance) are also presented.
Face-to-face learningPrerequisites
Second year- Fall
- Not taught this semesterFRG121FProfessional Supervision - Outer Framework and Inside Communication at WorkplacesMandatory (required) course10A mandatory (required) course for the programme10 ECTS, creditsCourse Description
he focus of the course is on a systematic approach, management and communication in welfare institutions (human services organization). The concepts,history, structure and different supervision models will be presented. Systems analysis is discussed and managerial communication between colleagues and supervisors. The emphasis is on how supervision can enhance job satisfaction, strengthen the professional and improve the quality of services. The theoretical basis is on supervision and organizational theories, communication theories and psychodynamic approach. Parallell with lectures there is clinical teaching (group supervision) where students work with real supervision cases under the supervision of clinical supervisors.
Face-to-face learningPrerequisites- Spring 2
Not taught this semesterFRG229FProfessional Supervision and SkillsMandatory (required) course10A mandatory (required) course for the programme10 ECTS, creditsCourse DescriptionThe course deals with the philosophy, history and the beginning of the teaching and professional ethics, and highlights the liaison and personal and professional development, among other things, on the basis of psykodynamic and relations theories. Emphasis is on the separation of the guidance of species and forms, together with the different nature of the study - and professional supervision.
Face-to-face learningPrerequisites- Fall
- FRG308FProfessional Supervision and Skills IIMandatory (required) course10A mandatory (required) course for the programme10 ECTS, creditsCourse Description
The course covers concepts, processes and phenomena, role positions, work methods and techniques. Special emphasis is placed on the initial connection, the characteristics of the steps in the guidance process, a parallel process and the elimination of obstacles. Ways to reflect, assess progress and eliminate connections (complete guidance) are also presented.
Face-to-face learningPrerequisites
The University of Iceland collaborates with over 400 universities worldwide. This provides a unique opportunity to pursue part of your studies at an international university thus gaining added experience and fresh insight into your field of study.
Students generally have the opportunity to join an exchange programme, internship, or summer courses. However, exchanges are always subject to faculty approval.
Students have the opportunity to have courses evaluated as part of their studies at the University of Iceland, so their stay does not have to affect the duration of their studies.
An education in this area can open up opportunities in:
- mental rehabilitation
- welfare services
- consulting and services with trade unions
- rehabilitation centres
- adult education centres
- workplaces for disabled people
This list is not exhaustive
Faró is the organisation for social work students at the University of Iceland.
Students appreciate the University of Iceland for its strong academic reputation, modern campus facilities, close-knit community, and affordable tuition.
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